Torii Hunter

October 5, Minneapolis, Mn

The Twins lost to the Kansas City Royals 5-1 at Target Field

Torii Hunter at 3 at bats, with 1 hit, 1 walk and 1 strikeout in his final game

The Twins finished the season the following day with another loss to the Royals, finishing the season with an 83-79 record, finishing 2nd in the AL Central

Torri Hunter played outfield for the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers.
A 5-time All-Star, 9-time consecutive Gold Glove Award winner and 2-time Silver slugger award winner.

Drafted by the Twins in 1993, Hunter made his major league debut in 1997. He played in 135 games in 1999, making only 1 error in 292 chances.

Hunter would finish his career with the team that game him his start, re-signing with the Twins for the 2015 season.

In 19 seasons, Hunter would comply a record of 2372 games played, 8857 at bats, 353 home runs, .277 batting average, .461 SLG, .331 OBP

Bill Madlock

Oct 2, 1983 Philadelphia, Pa

Bill Madlock won his 4th batting title, as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 at Veterans Stadium.

Madlock did not play in the game, but finished his season the previous day with 1 at bat and no hits, before being pulled from the game for Richie Hebner (3B)

Madlock finished the season with a .323 batting average

Madlock had previously won the batting title in 1975 (.354 ba), 1976 (.339 ba) and 1981(.341 ba)

Madlock was a 3-time All-Star playing for

• Texas Rangers (1973)
• Chicago Cubs (1974-1976)
• San Francisco Giants (1977-1979)
• Pittsburgh Pirates (1979-1985)
• Los Angeles Dodgers (1985-1987)
• Detroit Tigers (1987)
• Lotte Orions - Japan (1988)

Greg Maddux

March 31, 1998 Atlanta, Ga Opening day

The Atlanta Braves defeat the Milwaukee Brewers at Turner Field, 2-1

Greg Maddux pitched 7 innings giving up 6 hits and 1 run. Kerry Ligtenbergd picked up the win as the braves scored in the bottom of the ninth to take the victory.

The cachet honors Greg Maddux, winner of 4 Cy Young awards (1992-1995)

Whitey Herzog - Manager of the Year

1982 Sporting News Manager of the Year

The Sporting News was a print magazine, now a digital only publication that was established in 1886 becoming the dominant publication covering baseball. Published weekly it was known as the Bible of Baseball.

1936 the Sporting News established the Manager of the year award, annually to one manager expanding to one from each league in 1986.

White Herzog played professionally from 1956-1963 (Washington Senators, KC Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers) before moving to roes as scout, farm system director, general manager and field manager (Texas Rangers, California Angels, KC Royals, St Louis Cardinals).

Herzog led the 1982 Cardinals to a World Series Championship. The Cardinals went 92-70 on the season for their first National League East Division title. They defeated the Atlanta Braves to win the National League Championship. In the World Serie the Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4 games to 3..

Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame 2010

Inducted into St Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame 2014

Phil Rizzuto

The New York Yankees honored long time Yankee shortstop and broadcaster Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in franchise history ( this was before Derek Jeter)..
The Yankees retired Rizzuto's jersey #10 and erected a plaque in monument park. Rizzuto affectionately known as "Scooter" played for the Yankees from 1941-1956. Je lead the American League in sacrifice at bats from 1949-1952, was voted player of the year 1950, awarded the Hickok Belt for Best Pro Athlete 1950, League MVP 1950, awarded Babe Ruth Award as Outstanding World Series Player 1951, 5-time American League All-Star

ON this day Tom Seaver would overshadow his future broadcast partner by winning his 300th game as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Yankees 4-1

Phil Rizzuto Day - Aug 9, 1994 Bronx, NY

The Yankees honored Rizzuto on his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame

Yogi Berra -

December 16, 1983 New York

Yogi Berra played for the New York Yankees from 1946-1963, during which time he was named American League MVP 3 times, won 13 World Series Championships, selected to the All-Star team 18 times, elected to the Hall of Fame and had his jersey retired by the Yankees.

Berra would finish his career with the New York Mets 1965.

In his role as coach and manager, Berra would manage the New York Yankees in 1964 leading the team to the World Series against the St Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals won the series and Berra was fired, when GM Ralph Houk stated the Yankees did not feel Berra was ready to manage.

Berra would again manage the New York Mets from 1972-1975, following a coaching stint with the team. The Mets would win the NL Championship in 1975, losing to the Oakland A's in the World Series. Berra was again fired.

1976 Berra rejoined the Yankees as a coach, and the team won 3 consecutive league titles and 2 World Series. In 1983 Berra was named as Billy Martin's replacement. The 1984 team finished the season in 3rd. He would be fired by the Yankees after the 16th game of the 1985 season..

Berra would go on to coach the Houston Astros from 1986-1989

NY Yankees Old-timers Day

In 1939 the New York Yankees held a celebration in recognition of Lou Gehrig's achievements. In 1948 Babe Ruth was honored at Yankees Stadium surrounded by teammates.

The first Old-Timers Day took place on the final day of the 1947 season and continues today bringing back to the stadium heroes, hall of famers and fan favorites

As part of the 1984 Old-Timers Day celebration, the Yankees honored Elston Howard and Roger Maris by retiring their respective jerseys.

Jack Morris - No-hit game

April 7, 1984 Chicago, Il

Jack Morris of the Detroit Tigers picked up his second win of the season with a No-hit game against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park, 4-0

New York Mets - Hall of Fame

Jerry Koosman, a left-handed pitcher played for the New York Mets (1967-1978), Minnesota Twins (1979-1981), Chicago White Sox (1981-1983) and Philadelphia Phillies (1984-1985). His record stands at 222-209, with a 3.36 ERA
His greatest achievement was winning the 1969 World Series with the Miracle Mets

The New York mets Hall of Fame was created to recognize the careers of players, managers, broadcasters and executives who helped the Mets achieve glory.

Originally located in the Diamond Club in Shea Stadium opened in 1981. The Hall re-opened in Citi Field in 2010 as the Hall of Fame and Museum

Luis Aparicio

Luis Aparicio "Little Louie" was a shortstop for the Chicago White Sox (1956-1962,1968-1970), Baltimore Orioles (1963-1967) and Boston Red Sox (1971-1973)

• 13-time All-Star selection
• American League Rookie of the Year - 1956
• World Series Champion (1966)
• 9-time Gold Glove Award
• 9-time American League Stolen Base leader

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame - 1984
Chicago White Sox retired his jersey #11 - 1984
Orioles Hall of Fame - 1982

Ted Williams called Aparicio "the best shortstop he had ever seen"

Boston-Milwaukee-Atlanta Braves

1947 Boston Braves meter slogan

1953 Milwaukee Braves meter slogan (photo copy)

1954 Milwaukee Braves meter (used by Braves corporate sponsors)

1957 Milwaukee Braves champions meter

The Milwaukee Braves would win the 1957 World Series defeating the New York Yankees in seven games. Braves' pitcher Lew burette was named Most Valuable Player, winning three games, including the seventh game played in Yankee Stadium

August 21, 1982

1957 World Series Anniversary

The Braves would defer the New York mets 6-5 on this day

1983 Atlanta Braves - Dekalb Stamp Club, Decatur, Ga.

Dekapex 83

Aug 16, 1986 Lancaster, Pa

Joypex 86 honors Gene Garber

Colorano silk cachet

Garber, a right handed pitcher, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1965.

Had a career 96-113 record pitching for the Pirates, KC Royals, Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves

April 12, 1991 Atlanta Braves - 25th Anniversary

April 12, 1966 the Braves lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 in their first home opener in Atlanta

April 4, 1997 Atlanta, Ga

Opening of Turner Field

Braves opened Turner Field with a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

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various versions of Braves business envelopes

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